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1How close to a fire hydrant are you NOT allowed to park or stop your vehicle?
✓ Within 4 meters
Under R.A. No. 4136, you may not park or stop within 4 meters of a fire hydrant so fire trucks can reach it.
R.A. No. 4136 · Manual p. 178
2When the traffic light turns steady yellow, what are you expected to do?
✓ Slow down and get ready to stop
A yellow light warns that the red light is coming. Rushing through it counts as beating the red light and is treated as reckless driving.
3Why should a driver inspect the vehicle carefully before setting out on a long trip?
✓ To avoid the hassle of a breakdown on the road
A thorough pre-trip check catches problems early so the vehicle does not break down on the road.
4You were just involved in a road crash. What is your main duty as the driver?
✓ Assess the scene and, if you can, help the injured and call for help
A driver involved in a crash must stop, assess the situation, help the injured if possible, and call for help.
5You are about to make a U-turn. What must you do first?
✓ Check behind, signal left, and yield to oncoming traffic
Before a U-turn, check behind you, signal left to show your intention, and yield to oncoming traffic.
6Your side mirrors cannot show the blind spots to your left and right. What should you do before backing up?
✓ Look around yourself to make sure the path is clear
Mirrors leave blind spots, so look around yourself to make sure the path is clear before reversing.
7You have just completed a left turn at an intersection. What should you do next?
✓ Turn off the signal and move carefully into the correct lane
After completing a turn, cancel your signal and move carefully into the proper lane.
8Which of the following is required to operate a taxi?
✓ LTFRB-approved taxi meter with seal
Taxis must use a sealed, LTFRB-approved meter so fares are charged correctly.
9You and a car coming from your right reach an intersection at the same moment. What should you do?
✓ Yield, because the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way
When two vehicles enter an intersection at the same time, the one on the right has the right-of-way.
10Which parts make up the main components of a vehicle's steering system?
✓ Steering box, tie rods, and linkages (plus a pump on power steering)
The manual lists the tie rod, steering box, power steering pump, and linkages as the main steering components.
11What is a rear-view mirror mainly used for?
✓ Seeing the vehicles behind you
The rear-view mirror lets you see traffic behind your vehicle.
12It is raining while you drive. What should you do?
✓ Take extra precautions to avoid a crash
Rain reduces visibility and traction, so slow down and take extra precautions.
13What are cat's eyes on the road used for?
✓ They serve as reflective lane markers in place of painted broken lines
Cat's eyes are reflective road studs. They mark lanes like a broken line does and are easy to see at night or in rain.
14You are about to go down a steep road. What should you do beforehand?
✓ Shift to a low gear so you can control your speed
A low gear uses engine braking to control speed on a steep descent, so the brakes do not overheat.
15Why should you avoid slamming on the brakes on a wet road?
✓ The wheels may skid and you may lose steering control
Hard braking on a wet road can lock the wheels and cause a skid, so you lose steering control.
16What precaution should you take while backing up your vehicle?
✓ Keep looking all around the vehicle the whole time
While reversing, keep checking all around the vehicle because pedestrians and objects may appear.
17What is the highest speed allowed when you drive through a school zone?
✓ 20 kph
Under R.A. No. 4136, the maximum speed through school zones is 20 kph.
R.A. No. 4136 · Manual p. 179
18What does the exhaust manifold mainly do?
✓ To collect exhaust gases from the cylinders and send them to the exhaust pipe
The exhaust manifold gathers burned gases from each cylinder and channels them into the exhaust pipe and muffler.
⚠️ The manual's reviewer says it 'releases excess compressed air into the muffler', which is technically inaccurate.
19What does a steady green traffic light tell you?
✓ Vehicles can proceed
A steady green light means you may proceed, but only when it is safe.
20You realize you have turned into a one-way road going the wrong direction. What should you do?
✓ Back up if you can, or make a U-turn safely
If you turn the wrong way into a one-way road, get out safely by backing up or making a safe U-turn instead of continuing against traffic.
21You are unsure about the situation as you approach an intersection. What should you do?
✓ Give way to others to avoid a crash
When in doubt at an intersection, yield. Giving way prevents crashes.
22Is it ever allowed to park on a pedestrian lane?
✓ No, not in any circumstances
Parking on a pedestrian lane or crosswalk violates R.A. No. 4136, with no exceptions.
R.A. No. 4136 · Manual p. 180
23May a private vehicle use the yellow bus lane?
✓ No, except to turn or enter a garage within 100 meters of entering the lane
Private vehicles may use the yellow bus lane only to turn or to enter a garage within 100 meters.
24Your load sticks out more than one (1) meter from your vehicle's body. What must you do?
✓ Put a red flag of at least 30x30 cm at the end of the load (a red light at night)
R.A. No. 4136 requires a red flag of at least 30x30 cm on loads extending over 1 meter, replaced at night with a red light visible from at least 50 meters.
R.A. No. 4136 · Manual p. 180
25You are on a narrow road and fast vehicles are coming toward you. What should you do?
✓ Move into a passing place on your right and let them pass on the left
On a narrow road, pull over to the right where there is space and let fast oncoming traffic pass safely.
26Before topping up the coolant of a cold engine, what should you check first to avoid excess back pressure?
✓ That the coolant is between the lower and upper level marks
Check that the coolant is between the lower and upper markers before adding any, to avoid overfilling and too much pressure.
27Going downhill, what can you use to avoid overworking your brakes?
✓ Engine brake
Using a low gear (engine braking) downhill saves the brakes from overheating and wearing out.
28What commonly causes a tire to go flat?
✓ Wrong tire pressure, overloading, and worn-out tread
Wrong tire pressure, overloading, and worn tread are the usual causes of flat tires.
29Where are directional traffic signs normally placed?
✓ Before the junction
Directional signs are placed before a junction so drivers can choose the right route in time.
30In which situation do speed limits NOT apply?
✓ When emergency vehicles respond to emergencies or a driver brings a sick/injured person to a hospital
R.A. No. 4136 exempts ambulances, fire trucks, police and other emergency responders, and any driver taking a sick or wounded person to a hospital.
R.A. No. 4136 · Manual p. 181
31A driver is caught a third time not wearing a seatbelt. Besides the fine, what other penalty applies?
✓ Suspension of driver's license for one (1) week
Under JAO 2014-01, a third seatbelt offense also brings a one-week license suspension on top of the fine.
Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01 · Manual p. 181
32On expressways, what is the top speed allowed for light vehicles?
33What does a broken white line between two lanes tell you?
✓ You may overtake or change lanes when it is safe
A broken white line lets you change lanes or overtake when it is safe.
34What shape is a “Stop” sign?
35What certificate does the LTFRB issue to allow a Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) to operate?
✓ Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC)
The LTFRB issues a CPC (franchise) authorizing a vehicle to operate as a public utility vehicle.
36What does a steady yellow arrow on a traffic light mean?
✓ Vehicles turning in that direction must slow down and get ready to stop
A steady yellow arrow warns that the turn signal is about to turn red.
37Jeepney drivers are required to wear a uniform of what color?
✓ Light blue
LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2011-004 sets light blue as the uniform color for jeepney drivers.
LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2011-004 · Manual p. 181
38As a driver, how can you help keep the air clean?
✓ Keep your vehicle emission-compliant
Keeping your vehicle emission-compliant reduces air pollution.
39At an intersection, what does a steady red light require?
✓ Every vehicle facing it must stop at the STOP line
At a steady red light, stop behind the STOP line and wait for green.
40Exhaust from motor vehicles adds to which problem?
41Taxi drivers are required to wear a uniform of what color?
✓ Red
Under LTFRB Memorandum Circular 2011-004, taxi drivers wear red collared shirts and jeepney drivers wear light blue.
LTFRB Memorandum Circular No. 2011-004 · Manual p. 182
42Can taking phone calls while driving lead to road crashes?
✓ Yes, because it takes your focus off driving
Phone calls take your attention off the road and contribute to crashes.
43Which of these is an effect of drinking alcohol before driving?
✓ Your reactions become slower
Alcohol slows reaction time, so you respond late to hazards.
44The road has two solid yellow center lines. May you overtake?
✓ No, overtaking and crossing are never allowed
Two solid yellow lines mean no overtaking and no crossing, ever.
45How should you respond to a flashing red traffic light?
✓ Stop, give way, and go only when it is safe
Treat a flashing red light like a Stop sign: stop fully, yield, and go when it is safe.
46The street you are driving on has no pavement markings. What should you do?
✓ Drive carefully and keep to the rightmost side
Without pavement markings, keep to the right side of the road and drive carefully.
47A person in a wheelchair is about to cross the street in front of you. What should you do?
✓ Stop and let the PWD finish crossing
Always stop and let persons with disability cross safely.
48May a traffic enforcer apprehend a driver for using a phone while driving?
✓ Yes, if the driver is not using a hands-free device
R.A. No. 10913 (Anti-Distracted Driving Act) lets enforcers apprehend drivers using a phone without a hands-free device.
R.A. No. 10913 · Manual p. 182
49A professional driver's license for light vehicles allows the holder to drive which vehicles?
✓ Light vehicles up to 5000 kg gross vehicle weight (codes B, B1, B2)
Codes B, B1, and B2 cover cars, vans or jeepneys, and light commercial vehicles, all 5000 kg GVW or less. Heavier trucks and buses need codes C or D.
⚠️ The manual's reviewer says 'exceeding 5000 kg', which contradicts its own license code table. It is likely a misprint.
50When you park on an uphill road, you should turn the front wheels ____.
✓ Away from the curb
When parking uphill against a curb, turn the wheels away from it so the tires catch the curb if the car rolls back.
Questions and answers are from the Land Transportation Office's Filipino Driver's Manual, Vol. 1, 2nd Edition (2021). brgy.to is not affiliated with the LTO.